Driver installation

mecoatwar · 05-23-2007, 05:15 PM

Ok i am good at graphics drivers, and sound drivers. But im not good at what order to install them in nor am i good at installing updated bios or chipset drivers. How do you do these things and in what order?

**justpassingby** · 05-23-2007, 06:49 PM

Don't think there's a specific order in which you should install your video and sound drivers. Always begin with the motherboard/chipset drivers when you're setting up a new system. And of course the sata/raid drivers during the XP install if needed (sometimes not needed, depending on the mobo). It's always a good idea to download all the latest driver packages you'll need and copy them on an usb key or on a CD before you start the installation.

As for flashing the bios or upgrading the firmwares, the best rule is "if it ain't broken, don't fix it". If there's a power outage while you're flashing your bios, you can kiss your motherboard goodbye, same goes for dvd-drive firmwares and the like. If you really need to flash the bios, use the manufacturer's provided boot floppy and carefully read the instructions.

05-23-2007, 05:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
mecoatwar Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 262 OS: xp My System	Driver installation Ok i am good at graphics drivers, and sound drivers. But im not good at what order to install them in nor am i good at installing updated bios or chipset drivers. How do you do these things and in what order? __________________ "Our arrows will block out the sun" "Then we shall fight in the shade" The Battle of the 300 Spartans

05-23-2007, 06:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
justpassingby Moderator, Microsoft Support Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Belgium Posts: 6,219 OS: XP Home SP3 / Ubuntu My System	Re: Driver installation Don't think there's a specific order in which you should install your video and sound drivers. Always begin with the motherboard/chipset drivers when you're setting up a new system. And of course the sata/raid drivers during the XP install if needed (sometimes not needed, depending on the mobo). It's always a good idea to download all the latest driver packages you'll need and copy them on an usb key or on a CD before you start the installation. As for flashing the bios or upgrading the firmwares, the best rule is "if it ain't broken, don't fix it". If there's a power outage while you're flashing your bios, you can kiss your motherboard goodbye, same goes for dvd-drive firmwares and the like. If you really need to flash the bios, use the manufacturer's provided boot floppy and carefully read the instructions. __________________ Malware removal steps. Post your logs there and not here ! Posting system specs Last edited by justpassingby; 05-23-2007 at 06:53 PM.